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Red-necked Phalarope (Odinshühnchen - Phalaropus lobatus), September 2014, Siesta Key Public Beach, Florida
Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) female
Broadmeadows Estuary, Swords Co.Dublin Ireland
6-45am 23-06-2019
[order] Charadriiformes | [family] Scolopacidae | [latin] Phalaropus lobatus | [UK] Red-Necked Phalarope | [FR] Phalarope bec étroit | [DE] Odinshühnchen | [ES] Falaropo Picofino | [IT] Falaropo becco sottile | [NL] Grauwe Franjepoot | [IRL] Falaróp gobchaol
Measurements
spanwidth min.: 31 cm
spanwidth max.: 34 cm
size min.: 18 cm
size max.: 19 cm
Breeding
incubation min.: 17 days
incubation max.: 21 days
fledging min.: 18 days
fledging max.: 22 days
broods 1
eggs min.: 3
eggs max.: 4
Status: A rare summer visitor in variable numbers off the west coast from May to October. Has bred in Ireland and efforts are being made to re-establish the breeding population.
Conservation Concern: Red-listed in Ireland due to its very small breeding population, as well as having undergone a historic decline. The European population has been evaluated as Secure.
Identification: The same size as Dunlin. Adult summer Red-necked Phalaropes are very distinctive and are unlikely to be confused with any other wading bird in Ireland. The upperparts and head are mostly lead grey, contrasting with the white underparts. Has a white throat patch, as well as an obvious red line extending from the throat along the neck to just behind the eye. The legs and bill are dark, with latter being long and very thin - almost needle-like. Male Red-necked Phalaropes tend to be less brightly marked than females. Birds in adult winter plumage are very similar to Grey Phalarope, differing subtly in patterning of the back and the size of the bill. Predominantly grey and white, with a black stripe through the eye.
Similar Species: In flight Sanderling, Knot and Dunlin; Grey Phalarope
Call: Usually silent when seen in Ireland.
Diet: Feeds on a wide variety of macro-invertebrates and crustaceans, as well as plankton on the open ocean. Has a curious habit of spinning around while feeding.
Breeding: Sexual roles are reversed in Red-necked Phalaropes, with several females competing for males. The latter incubate the eggs, as well as tending to the young. Has bred in Ireland, most recently in County Mayo. The majority of the European population breeds in Iceland and Scandinavia with a few pairs (<50) in northern Scotland. Conservation work is ongoing in County Mayo to reestablish a breeding population there.
Wintering: This species winters in the Arabian Sea feeding on plankton far from land.
Where to see: Is not seen annually in Ireland and there are no reliable sites to see this species in Ireland. Recent sightings have been from Counties Dublin, Wexford, Offaly, Limerick, Wicklow and Mayo.
Phalaropes are unusual amongst birds in being polyandrous, i.e. one female taking multiple male mates, while males mate with only one female. The females are larger and more brightly coloured than the males whom they pursue and fight over. They then defend them from other females until the male begins incubation of the clutch. Males perform all incubation and look after the chicks.
They are also unusual in spending most of the time outside the breeding season well out at sea. Their method of feeding is also unique, swimming in a small, rapid circle to form a small whirlpool from which they pick small insects or crustaceans.
Red-necked phalaropes are rare in Britain, only breeding in very small numbers in Shetland and the Outer Hebrides, and undertaking a huge migration to winter in South America.
Red-necked Phalarope, Phalaropus lobatus, Nome, Alaska. These little phalaropes were among the most common, and least skittish birds we saw. And so cute in their breeding duds!
Phalaropes are unusual amongst birds in being polyandrous, i.e. one female taking multiple male mates, while males mate with only one female. The females are larger and more brightly coloured than the males whom they pursue and fight over. They then defend them from other females until the male begins incubation of the clutch. Males perform all incubation and look after the chicks.
They are also unusual in spending most of the time outside the breeding season well out at sea. Their method of feeding is also unique, swimming in a small, rapid circle to form a small whirlpool from which they pick small insects or crustaceans.
Red-necked phalaropes are rare in Britain, only breeding in very small numbers in Shetland and the Outer Hebrides, and undertaking a huge migration to winter in South America.
Red-necked Phalarope (left) with a Redshank. Red-necked Phals are scarce passage migrants through England.
I shot this video with my iPhone4 through my Leica Televid APO 82mm spotting scope. Imperial Beachl, CA, USA, 9/13/2013
The video shows birds in juvenal plumage, adult winter plumage, and adult birds molting from breeding into winter plumage.
The video is color, but the heavy overcast and the mostly black, gray, and white plumage of the birds makes it look like a B&W video.